Topic: Vet just rang about Franta........i am in shock.....update (Read 22506 times)

Angiew · « **Reply #49 on:** January 07, 2009, 13:12:40 PM »

Nothing to say but add my sympathies. Don't feel that you have to go for the surgery to do everything possible for him as the pallative care is quite often the kindest thing for them at that age.
I'm not sure how long recovery would take from having a kidney removed. Again I can only say that fortecor may be a way to go if he's strong enough to cope with it.

Whatever you decide, It will be in Franta's best interest.

caledonia · « **Reply #48 on:** January 07, 2009, 13:06:33 PM »

I am so sorry to hear the news about Franta.

As for your art workshop - I am not sure of your personal circs and whether you are running the workshop or participating. If you are participating and there are are other opportunities to go or this is a regular thing then I would be inclined not to go. When Bertie was really ill and I had had bad news from the vet I was babysitting my little sister and considered cancelling it and didn't - I wish I had on refelction and well maybe think about what will happen if you miss it - you will know what is best

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #47 on:** January 07, 2009, 13:05:41 PM »

It's such a difficult thing to balance out the stresses that they have to face in life. If only we could take them all away. If you think it is in Franta's best interests to stay home then do it. You know what is best for Franta. My thoughts are with you. Maybe Franta is picking up on your anxiety? Best of luck

Stuart · « **Reply #46 on:** January 07, 2009, 13:04:45 PM »

OMG I'm so Sorry

to You both

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #45 on:** January 07, 2009, 13:02:34 PM »

Sorry to hear the news.

to you and Franta x

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #44 on:** January 07, 2009, 12:59:12 PM »

Thank you all so much, your support is just great.

I am very much inconsolable at the moment and I trying to rationalize that Franta is no different today than he was before the vet rang but its not working.

Trouble is he is not the same and its almost like he has tuned in to the conversation and is just lying around sleeping or dozing. He has refused food this morning but maybe he ate too many biscuits in the night............hopes.

Alison you are so right but please will you tell Franta, and also we are having to go to the vets on Friday, and I am supposed to be out all day tomorrow and both of those things will upset him.

Because of what he has done to his fur since mid december, he is looking a shadow of his former self and so small as all fluffy cats do when they lose most of their fur............I upset him big time cos had to go away over night twice in a couple of weeks and think stress plays a big role in his little life since he was ill in October/Nov.

Am wondering whether I should cancel out of my art workshop tomorrow.

Yes the list of questions for my vet is growing and all logic has gone out of the window.

karenjet · « **Reply #43 on:** January 07, 2009, 11:42:09 AM »

I'm really sorry to read this Gill

JackSpratt · « **Reply #42 on:** January 07, 2009, 10:54:27 AM »

Gill, I saw this thread late last night but was half asleep so didn't read it properly. I am so sorry about the results.

sixfurballs · « **Reply #41 on:** January 07, 2009, 10:04:47 AM »

Gill I think you were one of the first people I had contact with on here and I loved hearing about Franta. I am so desperately sorry about the news you have had. Sending hugs and wishing Franta all the best. x

MrsR · « **Reply #40 on:** January 07, 2009, 09:34:07 AM »

So sorry

Yvonne · « **Reply #39 on:** January 07, 2009, 09:31:09 AM »

positive vibes coming this way from me too

clarenmax · « **Reply #38 on:** January 07, 2009, 09:22:51 AM »

Just seen this Gill, I'm in shock and sorry that the news isn't better for dear Franta

It sounds like you have a wonderful vet, and I'm sure you'll have a whole list of questions to ask over the next few days.

I can't offer any advice either hun, but know that whatever course of action is taken, Franta will be getting the very best love and care you can give him

Our furries can be such a worry, since Max's CRF diagnosis last year, I'm constantly paranoid about his every move, its the price we pay for letting this babes into our hearts I fear

Give him a snuggles from me

sheryl · « **Reply #37 on:** January 07, 2009, 09:17:22 AM »

So sorry Gill - sending love, huggles and positive vibes for beautiful Franta

Huge big

for you Hun xxx

Leanne · « **Reply #36 on:** January 07, 2009, 09:17:07 AM »

Oh Gill I'm sorry to hear that I have no advice either but

to you and Franta

Dawn F · « **Reply #35 on:** January 07, 2009, 09:01:37 AM »

no advice Gill, I have no idea but you know him best and your vet sounds very good and supportive so I'm sure what ever you decide will be for the best hugs to you all

tab · « **Reply #34 on:** January 07, 2009, 08:55:41 AM »

I have no advice just loads of hugs for you and Franta

love
Tab

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #33 on:** January 07, 2009, 08:33:45 AM »

Very sorry to read your news Gill

Before Franta went to the vet he was in fairly good shape and he is picking up again now.

I am sure if you just let him get on with things he will be fine for quite some time.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #32 on:** January 07, 2009, 08:24:57 AM »

Gill so sorry to hear the news of dear Franta, you know him best of all so only you can decide what is best for him and its never easy. So sending you lots of positive vibes to carry you through this difficult time.

Janeyk · « **Reply #31 on:** January 07, 2009, 07:44:58 AM »

Very sorry to hear this Gill I know it is difficult when you don't know what to do but only you and your vet really know Franta so I'm sure you'll do what you think is right.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #30 on:** January 07, 2009, 07:12:56 AM »

Oh Gill, am so sad the news was not better than this. Ole Bloo Eyes is such a favourite of ours, bless him.

Take your time to think things through and to get as much info as you want, but at the end of the day, go with your gut instinct as to what's right for Franta, because you know him better than anyone.

bunglycat · « **Reply #29 on:** January 07, 2009, 02:21:48 AM »

I must admit Smartie ( touch wood!) seems to be doing well on it i think -he sleeps a fair bit -he is nearly 12 years and i had him at 18months and he is my superbaby !

very cuddly , but he does have a play in the evenings -he does look quite old sometimes - Sophie is nearly 15 , but you wouldn''t really know it , her eyes are still deep orange , she does sleep a lot ! but eats well and on her last blood tests around 8 months ago the vet said there was absolutely nothing wrong with her !
Really hope Franta will benefit from some treatment ( not the invasive surgery one) - i do send healing vibes to him every night as i know he hasn't been good - i send them to all the furry babes who are poorly - including Franta, Sam and Swampy - hope they work !

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #28 on:** January 07, 2009, 00:12:19 AM »

thanks everyone and am listening to all suggestions.

no rachel hasnt mentioned treating his heart and said on the xrays it didnt look that bad but to know properly it would need a scan and although they have a machine to scan with she is not a cardiologist and would not be able to interpret the scan.....i guess franta would have to be sedated again and to be honest i am not too keen on that.

i must start writing down all the questions before i forget.

franta was bumbling along quite happy till i had his teeth sorted and they did all these tests and stuff and tonight franta has acted sick all evening, just sleeping and lyin around. not one meow or demand......i so worried now.

Mark · « **Reply #27 on:** January 06, 2009, 23:39:15 PM »

Sorry Gill,

No advice here either. You know Franta better than anyone so only you can decide what is best for him

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #26 on:** January 06, 2009, 23:38:54 PM »

So sorry to hear the news Gill. I know I wouldnt want to put a cat Frantas age through the surgery, and with the added worry of his enlarged heart. Has the vet suggested treating the enlarged heart with fortekor as bungly mentioned, which would support his kidneys too? Maybe ask about that on Friday?

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #25 on:** January 06, 2009, 23:30:44 PM »

So sorry Gill

Have no advice but you know whats best for him overall.

I hope whatever you decide Franta still has lost of life in the old boy yet

tigerbaby · « **Reply #24 on:** January 06, 2009, 23:22:29 PM »

Oh Gill!

That is hard news. I feel for you. But you must do what you feel is right in your heart. Only you can make that decision.

I hope you manage to stay calm, have a proper think about what you feel is the right thing to do and go with your gut instinct.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #23 on:** January 06, 2009, 22:58:46 PM »

I'm so sorry Gill. From your post it seems to me that the vet may be gently suggesting that you look after Franta with palliative TLC care at home rather than have the stress of travel and ops and an uncertain treatment outcome anyhow for him? Perhaps you could try the convenia to start with to see how it helps and give you a bit more time to think - it's so hard when you have to digest it all when you get the news on the phone. I opted for no more invasive investigations because the treatment wasn't going to change or prolong life anyhow, with Swampy and it would just cause more stress. I suppose you'd have to find out whether the ops would improve his quality of life or allow him to live ages longer and what the likely success rate is. I just wish you all the best in whatever you decide and for much time still with Franta

bonnielass · « **Reply #22 on:** January 06, 2009, 22:49:49 PM »

Im so sorry to hear about Franta , its a very difficult decision to make but im sure you will take the best course for him, meanwhile just carry on loving him

and making whatever time he may have left as comfortable as possible. sending you lots of hugs and as pappilion says we are all here for you

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #21 on:** January 06, 2009, 22:46:18 PM »

Awful news Gill. My heart goes out to you.

Was in similar situation earlier this year with Tom but he was 4 years older and a bit less of a difficult decision to opt for no invasive investigations.

Even so, 15 1/2 is not an age you would want to take many risks and who can say how long Franta will be with you in relative comfort without having to put up with invasive treatment. It is of course your call and you will do the right thing for him. So very upsetting. You have a few days now to get a list of queries together to raise with your vet on Friday and to cuddle that little man to bits meanwhile.

pappilon · « **Reply #20 on:** January 06, 2009, 22:43:05 PM »

Oh Gill

I am sure you do what is right for Franta. You need time to think about this and see what is best for Franta.

We are all here for you.

Kirst · « **Reply #19 on:** January 06, 2009, 22:16:35 PM »

Oh Gill Im so sorry to hear this...... I know you will do whatever is best for Franta.

bunglycat · « **Reply #18 on:** January 06, 2009, 22:07:44 PM »

So sorry to hear this news Gill -really hope the meds work.
Smartie is on Fortekur for enlarged heart -he is not quite 12 , but some days he seems to look older , he worries me constantly !

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #17 on:** January 06, 2009, 22:05:41 PM »

We spoke a long time to night and yes I think she is very good and she also took the time to ring me tonight, well out of surgery hours.

I will see her again on Friday cos she is going to see Franta between ops that she is doing. I know she likes Franta a lot.

I dont think that going to Bristol is going to help him much, it may or may not extend his life a little but it could be that he would not be well enough to have the op anyway and he hates being in the car and it would be at least a two hour journey in each direction and staying in hospital and everything would just totally stress him which I am sure would not be good for him.

So probably am gonna take Rachels advice but will be thinking on it.

Bryony84 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 06, 2009, 21:58:05 PM »

I'm so sorry about the bad news, I'm sure that given time and the oppotunity to chat to your vet (who sounds great) you will make the best choice.

The Duchess · « **Reply #15 on:** January 06, 2009, 21:56:22 PM »

so sorry

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #14 on:** January 06, 2009, 21:55:57 PM »

Thank you all......am just feelin down at moment.

Will have to think about that one Liz, and then talk to the vet. I think she said there was no need for him to hqve injections every two weeks but think its gonna depend on how he is.

He has been lying against the radiator and got too hot so now lying in the coolest place in the front room, wondering if he has a temperature but doubt it somehow........trouble is I am gonna worry about everything now.

Apparently it is less than -8 outside!

I must make more fuss of Franta everyday.

Gwen · « **Reply #13 on:** January 06, 2009, 21:54:24 PM »

Gill I am so sorry

ems · « **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2009, 21:50:19 PM »

Oh Gill am so sorry the news isn't better for you and Franta

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2009, 21:47:29 PM »

Oh Gill I am so sorry -

Don't have any advice for you BUT i know you will do whatever is best for Franta xx

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2009, 21:33:18 PM »

Oh how awful for you. I am so sorry. I am sure you will do whatever you feel is best for Franta and I hope the meds work well

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